ENA Sectors 2024-02-26 15:27:31 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Feb 26 (KNN)</strong> Defence Research &amp; Development Organisation (DRDO) facilitated the transfer of critical technologies to defence producers by handing over 23 licensing agreements at the 'MSME Defence Expo' in Pune.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">These agreements cover various domains including armaments, naval systems, and aeronautics.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The technologies transferred encompass electronics, laser systems, armaments, life sciences, combat vehicles, naval systems, and aeronautics, as outlined by the defence ministry.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">These technologies enable the production of military equipment such as brakes for the Light Combat Aircraft Tejas, a 100-meter infantry foot bridge (floating), a 40mm high explosive anti-personnel (HEAP) grenade, and a high-pressure water mist fire suppression system (HPWMFSS), as per officials.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The products based on these DRDO technologies will further boost the defence manufacturing sector and self-reliance in defence, the ministry said in a statement.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Additionally, DRDO presented SAMAR (System for Advance Manufacturing Assessment and Rating) assessment certificates to nine industry partners. SAMAR serves as a benchmark for assessing the competency of defence manufacturing enterprises.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">DRDO Chairman Samir V Kamat reaffirmed the organisation's commitment to supporting the development of Indian defence industries by providing technology assistance.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">He highlighted DRDO's recent successes in advancing defence technology, which have not only increased self-reliance but also created opportunities for defence manufacturing industries.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Kamat emphasised the importance of industry collaboration and encouraged Indian industries to leverage government initiatives and policies to establish the country as a hub for defence manufacturing.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Industry executives were briefed on various policies and procedures supporting defence manufacturers, including technology transfer, test and evaluation support, research and development funding, and access to DRDO patents.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></span></p> 36828 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/drdo-grants-23-licensing-agreements-to-industry-for-defence-innovation 2024-02-26 15:27:31 knnindia.co.in